CACR 21 (2012): Relating to referendums. Providing that voters may veto laws by referendum.

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CACR 21 (2012)

Relating to referendums. Providing that voters may veto laws by referendum.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 by a vote of 9–7. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. On March 8, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a division vote 210–84. The committee held a work session on October 4, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 9 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 21, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 4, 2012, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 16, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 8, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — yeas 210, nays 84, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Election Law
  • February 21, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/21/2012 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 21, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 (Vote 9-7; RC)
  • February 21, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 8, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA DIV 210-84
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Election Law for Interim Study
  • September 27, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/27/2012 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • October 4, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/4/2012 2:30 PM LOB 308
  • October 16, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/16/2012 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • October 16, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 9-1)

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court